.. while the "Red Bulls" SWE-63 and SWE73 have just left for Dubai

While China Team were receiving their "Red Dragon" CHN-95 at the port, Victory Challenge's two "Red Bulls" SWE-63 and SWE-73 were being loaded in the immense Antonov cargo plane with Dubai as their final destination, where they are expected to arrive in the wee hours of Saturday.

The Swedish America's Cup challenger will spend around 6 weeks in Dubai, taking advantage of the good sailing conditions in order to train with their two boats. In the meantime, SWE-96, the team's brand new yacht, is being in the final stages of construction in Sweden.

First, the two masts had to be loaded from the front of the cargo plane . Valencia, 15 December 2006. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

First, the two masts had to be loaded on the cargo plane. Valencia, 15 December 2006. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

SWE-73 being loaded inside the Antonov cargo plane. Valencia, 15 December 2006. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

SWE-73 is now sound and safe inside the Antonov cargo plane. Valencia, 15 December 2006. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

SWE-63 about to be loaded inside the Antonov cargo plane. Valencia, 15 December 2006. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing